Over the years, you've gained weight, lost weight, perhaps had a baby, and begrudgingly endured the effects of gravity. Your body has changed since your teens and early 20s, but has your bra? Find out if you are wearing the right size with this bra quiz.

How would you describe the fit of your bra cups?Please select an option

Puckered or gaping at the top.

Snug! They're smooth as a baby's bottom.

My cups runneth over.

Question: 1/10

How often do you get rashes or redness under your breasts?Please select an option

Almost every day.

Only when I wear certain bras.

Never.

Question: 2/10

How does the underwire in your bra feel?Please select an option

It pokes me under the arms and pops out of my bras.

What underwire?

I forget it's even there.

Question: 3/10

When you look in the mirror, in what direction do your breasts point?Please select an option

Straight ahead, with my nipples half way between my elbow and shoulder.

All roads point south.

My boobs double as a chin rest.

Question: 4/10

Where does the back of your bra band rest?Please select an option

Above my shoulder blades.

Below my shoulder blades.

It starts below my shoulder blades but rides up.

Question: 5/10

Is your bra comfortable?Please select an option

Of course. I wouldn't buy a bra that wasn't.

Braless is better.

No! It cuts and pinches every time I move.

Question: 6/10

How would you describe your bra's shoulder straps?Please select an option

They dig deep enough into my shoulders to leave a mark.

What's the point of straps when they constantly slip off my shoulders?

They're wide enough to be comfortable and stay put.

Question: 7/10

Are all your bras the same size?Please select an option

Of course. Why wouldn't they be?

Yes, but some of them aren't very comfortable.

No. My size depends on the manufacturer and the day of the month.

Question: 8/10

Have you ever been measured for a bra?Please select an option

Never.

Yes, it serves as a good guideline.

Once when I first started wearing a bra, but my size hasn't changed since.

Question: 9/10

When trying a new bra, on which set of closures do you hook the band?Please select an option

Always the tightest set of hooks.

Either the loosest or middle hooks.

Whichever hooks feel the best.

Question: 10/10

How would you describe the fit of your bra cups?

Puckered or gaping at the top.

Your bra cups should fit smoothly over your breasts. If puckering or gaping occurs, your cup size is too big. If your breasts are spilling over, you need either a larger cup size or a bra style with a fuller cup design.

32%33404 votes

Snug! They're smooth as a baby's bottom.

Your bra cups should fit smoothly over your breasts. If puckering or gaping occurs, your cup size is too big. If your breasts are spilling over, you need either a larger cup size or a bra style with a fuller cup design.

41%42242 votes

My cups runneth over.

Your bra cups should fit smoothly over your breasts. If puckering or gaping occurs, your cup size is too big. If your breasts are spilling over, you need either a larger cup size or a bra style with a fuller cup design.

27%28129 votes

Question: 1 of 10

How often do you get rashes or redness under your breasts?

Almost every day.

Rashes under the breast are a sign that the bottom of your bra cup is not staying put. It should rest in your breast crease, otherwise your breast tissue will rub against the skin of your ribcage. Try going up a cup size. Choosing a style with a band beneath the underwire and supportive cups will also help.

15%11214 votes

Only when I wear certain bras.

Rashes under the breast are a sign that the bottom of your bra cup is not staying put. It should rest in your breast crease, otherwise your breast tissue will rub against the skin of your ribcage. Try going up a cup size. Choosing a style with a band beneath the underwire and supportive cups will also help.

32%24338 votes

Never.

Rashes under the breast are a sign that the bottom of your bra cup is not staying put. It should rest in your breast crease, otherwise your breast tissue will rub against the skin of your ribcage. Try going up a cup size. Choosing a style with a band beneath the underwire and supportive cups will also help.

53%40845 votes

Question: 2 of 10

How does the underwire in your bra feel?

It pokes me under the arms and pops out of my bras.

If your underwire is popping out of the front of your bra, try going down a band size and possibly up a cup size. If it's poking the side of your breasts, go up a cup size or try a style with a fuller cup. If the underwire is poking your armpit, the underwire is too tall for your build, and you should try a demi cup or a style with less cup coverage. Also, avoid washing your bras in hot water and skip the dryer, both of which can shrink the cotton channeling that houses the underwire.

29%19672 votes

What underwire?

If your underwire is popping out of the front of your bra, try going down a band size and possibly up a cup size. If it's poking the side of your breasts, go up a cup size or try a style with a fuller cup. If the underwire is poking your armpit, the underwire is too tall for your build, and you should try a demi cup or a style with less cup coverage. Also, avoid washing your bras in hot water and skip the dryer, both of which can shrink the cotton channeling that houses the underwire.

20%13588 votes

I forget it's even there.

If your underwire is popping out of the front of your bra, try going down a band size and possibly up a cup size. If it's poking the side of your breasts, go up a cup size or try a style with a fuller cup. If the underwire is poking your armpit, the underwire is too tall for your build, and you should try a demi cup or a style with less cup coverage. Also, avoid washing your bras in hot water and skip the dryer, both of which can shrink the cotton channeling that houses the underwire.

51%34292 votes

Question: 3 of 10

When you look in the mirror, in what direction do your breasts point?

Straight ahead, with my nipples half way between my elbow and shoulder.

Your nipple should fall halfway between your elbow and shoulder. To combat sagging, look for a bra with good support. But don't get so much support that you're cinching your boobs up under your chin.

68%42615 votes

All roads point south.

Your nipple should fall halfway between your elbow and shoulder. To combat sagging, look for a bra with good support. But don't get so much support that you're cinching your boobs up under your chin.

26%16437 votes

My boobs double as a chin rest.

Your nipple should fall halfway between your elbow and shoulder. To combat sagging, look for a bra with good support. But don't get so much support that you're cinching your boobs up under your chin.

6%3767 votes

Question: 4 of 10

Where does the back of your bra band rest?

Above my shoulder blades.

The back of your bra band should rest below your shoulder blades, making it even with the front band of your bra. If your bra rides up your back, the band is too large. Hook your bra on a tighter setting and loosen the shoulder straps, or go down a band size.

6%3495 votes

Below my shoulder blades.

The back of your bra band should rest below your shoulder blades, making it even with the front band of your bra. If your bra rides up your back, the band is too large. Hook your bra on a tighter setting and loosen the shoulder straps, or go down a band size.

67%40627 votes

It starts below my shoulder blades but rides up.

The back of your bra band should rest below your shoulder blades, making it even with the front band of your bra. If your bra rides up your back, the band is too large. Hook your bra on a tighter setting and loosen the shoulder straps, or go down a band size.

28%16971 votes

Question: 5 of 10

Is your bra comfortable?

Of course. I wouldn't buy a bra that wasn't.

Your bra shouldn't be a necessary evil. It should be so comfortable you forget you have it on. If it pinches with every movement, try a looser hook or larger band size, or consider a different style that is more appropriate for your figure.

55%32456 votes

Braless is better.

Your bra shouldn't be a necessary evil. It should be so comfortable you forget you have it on. If it pinches with every movement, try a looser hook or larger band size, or consider a different style that is more appropriate for your figure.

29%17273 votes

No! It cuts and pinches every time I move.

Your bra shouldn't be a necessary evil. It should be so comfortable you forget you have it on. If it pinches with every movement, try a looser hook or larger band size, or consider a different style that is more appropriate for your figure.

15%8830 votes

Question: 6 of 10

How would you describe your bra's shoulder straps?

They dig deep enough into my shoulders to leave a mark.

Bra straps should carry no more than 10% of your breast weight. To find out if they're pulling too much weight, drop the straps off your shoulders – your bra should stay put. If they're digging in and leaving marks, your bra isn't supportive enough. Try going down a band size and up a cup size. Wider bra straps may also help. If slippage is the problem, and tightening the straps doesn't help, you might be wearing a cup size or band size that's too big. Also, avoid bra styles with wide-set shoulder straps.

23%12740 votes

What's the point of straps when they constantly slip off my shoulders?

Bra straps should carry no more than 10% of your breast weight. To find out if they're pulling too much weight, drop the straps off your shoulders – your bra should stay put. If they're digging in and leaving marks, your bra isn't supportive enough. Try going down a band size and up a cup size. Wider bra straps may also help. If slippage is the problem, and tightening the straps doesn't help, you might be wearing a cup size or band size that's too big. Also, avoid bra styles with wide-set shoulder straps.

30%17051 votes

They're wide enough to be comfortable and stay put.

Bra straps should carry no more than 10% of your breast weight. To find out if they're pulling too much weight, drop the straps off your shoulders – your bra should stay put. If they're digging in and leaving marks, your bra isn't supportive enough. Try going down a band size and up a cup size. Wider bra straps may also help. If slippage is the problem, and tightening the straps doesn't help, you might be wearing a cup size or band size that's too big. Also, avoid bra styles with wide-set shoulder straps.

47%26632 votes

Question: 7 of 10

Are all your bras the same size?

Of course. Why wouldn't they be?

Bra sizes are not universal. Bras by different manufacturers are likely to fit differently. Different fabrics and styles also make for a variety of fits, even within the same manufacturer. Plus, your breasts may complicate things even further by changing size depending on the time of the month. So don't box yourself into one bra size.

23%12578 votes

Yes, but some of them aren't very comfortable.

Bra sizes are not universal. Bras by different manufacturers are likely to fit differently. Different fabrics and styles also make for a variety of fits, even within the same manufacturer. Plus, your breasts may complicate things even further by changing size depending on the time of the month. So don't box yourself into one bra size.

34%19042 votes

No. My size depends on the manufacturer and the day of the month.

Bra sizes are not universal. Bras by different manufacturers are likely to fit differently. Different fabrics and styles also make for a variety of fits, even within the same manufacturer. Plus, your breasts may complicate things even further by changing size depending on the time of the month. So don't box yourself into one bra size.

43%24000 votes

Question: 8 of 10

Have you ever been measured for a bra?

Never.

Bra measuring should serve as a guideline. It is a good idea to get measured from time to time as your body changes, but keep in mind that sales people may have ulterior motives when it comes to suggesting a particular size or brand. Stick with what fits and feels good, even if the size is slightly different than what the tape measure says.

59%32198 votes

Yes, it serves as a good guideline.

Bra measuring should serve as a guideline. It is a good idea to get measured from time to time as your body changes, but keep in mind that sales people may have ulterior motives when it comes to suggesting a particular size or brand. Stick with what fits and feels good, even if the size is slightly different than what the tape measure says.

34%18581 votes

Once when I first started wearing a bra, but my size hasn't changed since.

Bra measuring should serve as a guideline. It is a good idea to get measured from time to time as your body changes, but keep in mind that sales people may have ulterior motives when it comes to suggesting a particular size or brand. Stick with what fits and feels good, even if the size is slightly different than what the tape measure says.

8%4189 votes

Question: 9 of 10

When trying a new bra, on which set of closures do you hook the band?

Always the tightest set of hooks.

A new bra should fit comfortably on either the loosest or middle set of hooks, so you can tighten the band as it stretches with wear.

23%12712 votes

Either the loosest or middle hooks.

A new bra should fit comfortably on either the loosest or middle set of hooks, so you can tighten the band as it stretches with wear.

34%18339 votes

Whichever hooks feel the best.

A new bra should fit comfortably on either the loosest or middle set of hooks, so you can tighten the band as it stretches with wear.